1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 266 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Super Snipe | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
